Born on March 1, 1983, in Mexico City to Kenyan parents, she was raised in Kenya. She pursued higher education in the United States, earning a degree in film and theater studies from Hampshire College and later an MFA from Yale School of Drama. Her breakthrough role came in 2013 with the film "12 Years a Slave," earning her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Known for her roles in "Black Panther" and "Us," she is celebrated for her talent and advocacy for diversity in Hollywood.
BLACK PANTHER
Black Panther is a groundbreaking superhero film set in the technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda. The story follows T'Challa, who...
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a 2022 film that explores the rich and vibrant world of Wakanda as the nation grapples with the loss of its King...
STAR WARS: FORCES OF DESTINY
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny is a series of animated shorts that focuses on the untold stories of key female characters within the Star Wars universe....
QUEEN OF KATWE
Queen of Katwe is a biographical drama film based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a young girl from the slums of Katwe, Uganda, whose life changes...
US
Us is a 2019 American horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele. The story follows a family who are confronted by their doppelgängers. As they...
12 YEARS A SLAVE
12 Years a Slave is a historical drama film based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in...